As a kid, Halloween was about dressing up as our idols and getting paid in candy. Kids could be anything they dreamed of, from their favorite superhero to the beautiful Disney princess they've always admired; Party City was Halloween paradise with walls of endless costumes.
Rita Xu, a freshman communication major, has never experienced Halloween. She is an international student from Chongqing, China.
Most students would probably shudder at the thought of managing and marketing a store while double majoring.
Persian students on campus will once again have an opportunity to show the student body the beauty of their culture. This September, the Student Association recognized the Buffalo Iranian SA as a temporary club.
The memory of the fireworks pushes her forward. Tazrin Hossain, a sophomore political science major, vividly remembers the New Year's celebrations and warm nights she spent shooting off fireworks and watching them explode into thousands of shimmering pieces.
When Western Michigan's offense planned to take on the Bulls' defense last weekend, it was clear the Broncos were ready for senior linebacker Khalil Mack.
A picture of Po from Kung-Fu Panda sits on Student Association Vice President Lyle Selsky's office door.
Andrew Nash, a junior speech and hearing sciences major, traveled to the Ecuadorian Andes the summer before his senior year of high school.
When Jay Duarah returned home to Michigan for spring vacation his freshman year, his mother asked him a direct question: "Are you seeing someone?" Duarah, an Indian immigrant, is the son of a diplomat.
A group of students is making love a movement at UB by providing help and support for students battling depression, anxiety and self-harm.
On Sept. 19, Paul Englert Jr. suffered from a pulmonary embolism while waiting for his Engineering Computations lecture to start in Knox Hall on North Campus, and passed away. Though an only child, Paul's legacy lives on through the brotherhood of his high school, St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute.
Haiku and Kaylin wake up at 6 a.m. each morning to run around the fields and parks in Kenmore. After playtime, Barb Mccabe feeds the two dogs breakfast and takes them to Starbucks, where employees greet the trio with smiles.
She spent $7,800 to be on bed rest and painkillers for two weeks straight. She felt as if there was a heavy load sitting on top of her chest - like something was suffocating her - and she could not make the pain go away.
Best margarita Cantina Loco in Allentown is where you can find the best margarita in Buffalo. A glass for $6 or a pitcher for $28 is a great price for a flavorful taste of tequila.
If you have a gluten allergy, you're used to saying the following:
Being in college can be such a bummer. I love my new friends and all of these new experiences; the freedom and parent-less fun aren't too bad, either.
Best margarita Cantina Loco in Allentown is where you can find the best margarita in Buffalo. A glass for $6 or a pitcher for $28 is a great price for a flavorful taste of tequila.
You can't tell how great Buffalo really is without trying some of its best restaurants. Whether it's Japanese food or pizza, Buffalo has a place that can satisfy any craving or budget.
Some of Buffalo's bars, particularly Mojo's and Northside near South Campus, have recently closed their doors, but not all of the city's gems are gone.
Katie Johnson, a freshman occupational therapy major, had her first cigarette at the age of 13. She started smoking cigarettes regularly when she was a freshman in high school, and it has been about a month since she quit. "[Smoking] is a temporary stress reliever, but I've found other methods to relieve stress in a healthier way," Johnson said.
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